Random Thoughts...

So, I can't really think of one coherent thing to blog about (and I apparently need to blog more according to my uncle.) So here you go - a list of random things that are on my mind right now.

Ira not feeling well
So all day yesterday Ira said his teeth hurt. I, being a first time mom, have no idea that that is code for "I have a sore throat." Which is apparently common-mom knowledge. Last night he had a fever (100.5 under the arm) so we gave him Motrin (because I am paranoid about letting a fever run its course overnight when I can't be there to monitor that it doesn't get too high.) This morning he is grumpy and I haven't taken his temp yet b/c I don't want to bug him. He is currently vegging out to Bob the Builder. I absolutely hate it when he is sick. I worry like crazy and feel so helpless. I do like the nurturing part though - it's one time he'll actually snuggle, let me hold him, etc.

Lawn/Garden
We are trying to decide what to do with our lawn. It is about 97% weeds. We treated it with some stuff about 2 weeks ago and still haven't really seen any results. We can't decide whether it's worth it to call a lawn service or whether we just try to get it up to par over the next couple of years ourselves. Anyone have any suggestions? Also, the storm on Sunday night wreaked havoc on our seedlings that I was hardening off. It wasn't too hard on the tomatoes and the peppers (they're pretty hardy thanks to the Tomato Pilates that Dan recommended) but the cantaloupe plants really took a beating. We shall see whether they recover or not!

Well, I guess only two random things aren't that bad for a blog post. Keep smiling even though it's cloudy! (I like to think of the fact that above the clouds it's actually very sunny - which I discovered while flying in an airplane one time - I know I'm a total dork!)

"The Talk"

Yep, that's right, Ira and I had "The Talk" today. We had that life changing talk about giving up naps. Naps have been ROUGH lately with him. Let's just say they involve a lot of "No Mommy's" along with a good dose of hitting, pulling hair, and kicking (by Ira of course, not me! So today, I decided that I am done fighting it, and I'm going to switch him over to "quiet time" instead. We talked about reading books and I set him up with his daddy's lamp (with an on off switch.) I told him that he could read for as long as he wanted to and that if he wanted to, he could switch off the light and take a rest. "Now you don't have to rest, you can just read if you'd like, it's up to you." So I go about my day packing away my winter clothes (seriously, I hope I'm okay doing that now - you never know in KS). I hear him singing "Old McDonald" and I think he may have dropped a book or two (at least I hope that's what those loud thuds were.) And pretty soon, I don't hear him anymore. So, I bravely decided to look in on him. Would you believe he's laying there in bed with the lamp turned off ASLEEP!!!!!! Seriously!! HOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY!
So kids, the moral of the story is - GIVE UP THE CONTROL!!!!!! Ahhhhhh Father, You always find the best ways to teach me these lessons! God Bless!

He is RISEN! Alleluia!

Just thought I'd take a moment to wish all a very blessed Easter! Sorry I haven't been blogging much - it seems as though life lately has been much more important than the internet.

We had a wonderful Easter! Ira went to his first Holy Thursday and Holy Saturday masses. He was very good at church and really enjoyed the special things involved in those liturgies. I feel so blessed to have a little one who is big enough to start understanding the true meaning and beauty of Easter.

God bless to all!